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Hiram vs Verna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,922
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Verna Rank #4,922

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4922 for Verna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Verna more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Verna at #4922 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Verna mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin).

Are Hiram and Verna boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Verna is primarily a girl name.

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